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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,319.13 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,319.13 and 635.76 is: 952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,319.13 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,319.13 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,319.13 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 838,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,650.09/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.60

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