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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,321.06 and 605.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,321.06 and 605.97 is: 908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,321.06 = 605.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,321.06 = 605.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,321.06 × 605.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 800,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,522.73/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.96

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