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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,320.84 and 751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,320.84 and 751.48 is: 1,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,320.84 = 751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,320.84 = 751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,320.84 × 751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 992,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,584.84/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.22

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