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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,320.61 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,320.61 and 411.57 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,320.61 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,320.61 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,320.61 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 543,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,523.46/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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