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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.77, 1,214.07 and 670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.77, 1,214.07 and 670.28 is: 923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.77 : 1,214.07 = 670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.77/1,214.07 = 670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.77x = 1,214.07 × 670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.77x = 813,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,760.77/880.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.92

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