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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,317.56 and 756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,317.56 and 756.27 is: 1,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,317.56 = 756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,317.56 = 756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,317.56 × 756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 996,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,427.32/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.47

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