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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,316.55 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,316.55 and 783.48 is: 1,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,316.55 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,316.55 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,316.55 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 1,031,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,490.59/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.76

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