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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,319.55 and 555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,319.55 and 555.29 is: 832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,319.55 = 555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,319.55 = 555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,319.55 × 555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 732,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,735.15/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.08

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