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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.42, 1,215.36 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.42, 1,215.36 and 670.64 is: 925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.42 : 1,215.36 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.42/1,215.36 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.42x = 1,215.36 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.42x = 815,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,069.03/880.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.77

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