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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.47, 1,320.71 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.47, 1,320.71 and 551.61 is: 827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.47 : 1,320.71 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.47/1,320.71 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.47x = 1,320.71 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.47x = 728,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,514.09/880.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.42

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