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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.58, 1,212.74 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.58, 1,212.74 and 680.67 is: 937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.58 : 1,212.74 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.58/1,212.74 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.58x = 1,212.74 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.58x = 825,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,477.76/880.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.43

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