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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,320.24 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,320.24 and 637.60 is: 956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,320.24 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,320.24 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,320.24 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 841,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,785.02/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.05

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