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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,321.47 and 621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,321.47 and 621.10 is: 931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,321.47 = 621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,321.47 = 621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,321.47 × 621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 820,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,765.02/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.93

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