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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,321.74 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,321.74 and 332.93 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,321.74 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,321.74 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,321.74 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 440,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,040.29/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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