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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,319.52 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,319.52 and 634.56 is: 950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,319.52 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,319.52 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,319.52 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 837,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,314.61/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.63

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