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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.72, 1,215.30 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.72, 1,215.30 and 670.38 is: 925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.72 : 1,215.30 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.72/1,215.30 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.72x = 1,215.30 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.72x = 814,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,710.77/880.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.05

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