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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,317.96 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,317.96 and 633.17 is: 947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,317.96 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,317.96 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,317.96 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 834,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,486.14/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.76

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