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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,320.52 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,320.52 and 567.18 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,320.52 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,320.52 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,320.52 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 748,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,972.53/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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