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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.73, 1,214.01 and 656.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.73, 1,214.01 and 656.57 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.73 : 1,214.01 = 656.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.73/1,214.01 = 656.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.73x = 1,214.01 × 656.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.73x = 797,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,073.19/880.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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