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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.37, 1,314.04 and 776.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.37, 1,314.04 and 776.59 is: 1,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.37 : 1,314.04 = 776.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.37/1,314.04 = 776.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.37x = 1,314.04 × 776.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.37x = 1,020,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,466.55/880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.14

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