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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,319.56 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,319.56 and 637.92 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,319.56 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,319.56 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,319.56 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 841,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,773.72/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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