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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,321.56 and 665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,321.56 and 665.64 is: 998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,321.56 = 665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,321.56 = 665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,321.56 × 665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 879,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,683.20/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.80

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