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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,321.62 and 534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,321.62 and 534.91 is: 802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,321.62 = 534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,321.62 = 534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,321.62 × 534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 706,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,938.47/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.55

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