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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.56, 1,322 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.56, 1,322 and 554.88 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.56 : 1,322 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.56/1,322 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.56x = 1,322 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.56x = 733,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,551.36/880.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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