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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,320.50 and 823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,320.50 and 823 is: 1,234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.52 : 1,320.50 = 823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.52/1,320.50 = 823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.52x = 1,320.50 × 823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.52x = 1,086,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,771.50/880.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.24

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