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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,322.07 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,322.07 and 470.41 is: 705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,322.07 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,322.07 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,322.07 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 621,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,912.53/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.98

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