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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,320.36 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,320.36 and 490.83 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,320.36 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,320.36 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,320.36 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 648,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,072.30/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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