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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.59, 1,212.93 and 705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.59, 1,212.93 and 705.63 is: 971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.59 : 1,212.93 = 705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.59/1,212.93 = 705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.59x = 1,212.93 × 705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.59x = 855,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,879.80/880.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.94

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