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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,322.06 and 649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,322.06 and 649.92 is: 975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,322.06 = 649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,322.06 = 649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,322.06 × 649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 859,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,233.24/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.56

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