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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.27, 1,318.57 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.27, 1,318.57 and 418.41 is: 626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.27 : 1,318.57 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.27/1,318.57 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.27x = 1,318.57 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.27x = 551,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,702.87/880.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.75

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