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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,319.58 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,319.58 and 674.88 is: 1,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,319.58 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,319.58 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,319.58 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 890,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,558.15/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.29

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