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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.28, 1,319.48 and 636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.28, 1,319.48 and 636.70 is: 954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.28 : 1,319.48 = 636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.28/1,319.48 = 636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.28x = 1,319.48 × 636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.28x = 840,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,112.92/880.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.37

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