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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.91, 1,321.22 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.91, 1,321.22 and 484.61 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.91 : 1,321.22 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.91/1,321.22 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.91x = 1,321.22 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.91x = 640,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,267.40/880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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