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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.92, 1,322.42 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.92, 1,322.42 and 716.76 is: 1,075.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.92 : 1,322.42 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.92/1,322.42 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.92x = 1,322.42 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.92x = 947,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,857.76/880.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.99

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