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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,319.70 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,319.70 and 418.34 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,319.70 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,319.70 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,319.70 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 552,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,074.61/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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