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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,320.54 and 556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,320.54 and 556.48 is: 834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,320.54 = 556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,320.54 = 556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,320.54 × 556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 734,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,854.10/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.61

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