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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,319.49 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,319.49 and 707.54 is: 1,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,319.49 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,319.49 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,319.49 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 933,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,585.36/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.33

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