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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.73, 1,321.92 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.73, 1,321.92 and 418.83 is: 628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.73 : 1,321.92 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.73/1,321.92 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.73x = 1,321.92 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.73x = 553,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,654.80/880.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.63

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