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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,322.64 and 552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,322.64 and 552.36 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,322.64 = 552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,322.64 = 552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,322.64 × 552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 730,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,573.43/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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