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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,319.31 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,319.31 and 554.54 is: 830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,319.31 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,319.31 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,319.31 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 731,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,603.57/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.66

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