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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,320.17 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,320.17 and 556.11 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,320.17 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,320.17 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,320.17 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 734,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,156.96/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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