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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,319.66 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,319.66 and 418.04 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,319.66 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,319.66 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,319.66 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 551,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,670.67/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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