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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.86, 1,212.11 and 719.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.86, 1,212.11 and 719.91 is: 990.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.86 : 1,212.11 = 719.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.86/1,212.11 = 719.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.86x = 1,212.11 × 719.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.86x = 872,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,610.11/880.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.63

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