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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.63, 1,321.16 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.63, 1,321.16 and 555.75 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.63 : 1,321.16 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.63/1,321.16 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.63x = 1,321.16 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.63x = 734,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,231.89/880.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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