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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.39, 1,317.34 and 773.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.39, 1,317.34 and 773.47 is: 1,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.39 : 1,317.34 = 773.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.39/1,317.34 = 773.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.39x = 1,317.34 × 773.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.39x = 1,018,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,922.97/880.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.35

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