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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,315.54 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,315.54 and 750.06 is: 1,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,315.54 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,315.54 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,315.54 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 986,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,734.87/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.43

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