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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,315.04 and 742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,315.04 and 742.97 is: 1,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,315.04 = 742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,315.04 = 742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,315.04 × 742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 977,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,034.84/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.16

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