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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,214.62 and 671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,214.62 and 671.63 is: 926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.76 : 1,214.62 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.76/1,214.62 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.76x = 1,214.62 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.76x = 815,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,767.48/880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.21

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