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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,319.13 and 659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,319.13 and 659.86 is: 988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,319.13 = 659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,319.13 = 659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,319.13 × 659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 870,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,441.12/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.78

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