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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,320.74 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,320.74 and 574.62 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,320.74 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,320.74 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,320.74 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 758,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,923.62/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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