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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,321.83 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,321.83 and 534.42 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,321.83 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,321.83 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,321.83 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 706,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,412.39/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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