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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,320.04 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,320.04 and 660.48 is: 989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,320.04 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,320.04 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,320.04 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 871,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,860.02/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.70

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