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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,316.89 and 783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,316.89 and 783.70 is: 1,172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,316.89 = 783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,316.89 = 783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,316.89 × 783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 1,032,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,041.44/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.09

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