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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,318.88 and 673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,318.88 and 673.96 is: 1,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,318.88 = 673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,318.88 = 673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,318.88 × 673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 888,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,876.52/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.62

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