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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,321.61 and 608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,321.61 and 608.38 is: 913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,321.61 = 608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,321.61 = 608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,321.61 × 608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 804,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,041.09/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.12

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