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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,318.58 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,318.58 and 489.88 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,318.58 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,318.58 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,318.58 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 645,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,945.97/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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