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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,318.80 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,318.80 and 663.32 is: 993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,318.80 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,318.80 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,318.80 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 874,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,786.42/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.62

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