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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.65, 1,321.48 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.65, 1,321.48 and 534.68 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.65 : 1,321.48 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.65/1,321.48 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.65x = 1,321.48 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.65x = 706,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,567.94/880.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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