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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,319.40 and 606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,319.40 and 606.40 is: 908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,319.40 = 606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,319.40 = 606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,319.40 × 606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 800,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,084.16/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.94

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