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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,322.22 and 734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,322.22 and 734.08 is: 1,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,322.22 = 734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,322.22 = 734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,322.22 × 734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 970,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,615.26/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.37

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