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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.50, 1,317.44 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.50, 1,317.44 and 674.76 is: 1,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.50 : 1,317.44 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.50/1,317.44 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.50x = 1,317.44 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.50x = 888,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,955.81/880.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.60

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