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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.86, 1,322.25 and 649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.86, 1,322.25 and 649.04 is: 974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.86 : 1,322.25 = 649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.86/1,322.25 = 649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.86x = 1,322.25 × 649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.86x = 858,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,186.53/880.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.26

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