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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,322.04 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,322.04 and 556.26 is: 835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,322.04 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,322.04 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,322.04 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 735,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,397.97/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.02

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