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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,320.08 and 650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,320.08 and 650.72 is: 975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,320.08 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,320.08 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,320.08 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 859,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,002.46/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.16

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