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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.81, 1,322.55 and 699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.81, 1,322.55 and 699.68 is: 1,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.81 : 1,322.55 = 699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.81/1,322.55 = 699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.81x = 1,322.55 × 699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.81x = 925,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,355.17/880.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.57

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