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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.64, 1,214.32 and 793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.64, 1,214.32 and 793.28 is: 1,093.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.64 : 1,214.32 = 793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.64/1,214.32 = 793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.64x = 1,214.32 × 793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.64x = 963,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,295.77/880.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.86

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