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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,320.63 and 606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,320.63 and 606.43 is: 909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,320.63 = 606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,320.63 = 606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,320.63 × 606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 800,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,869.65/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.66

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