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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,316.92 and 783.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,316.92 and 783.73 is: 1,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,316.92 = 783.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,316.92 = 783.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,316.92 × 783.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 1,032,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,109.71/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.13

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