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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.94, 1,324.25 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.94, 1,324.25 and 709.52 is: 1,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.94 : 1,324.25 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.94/1,324.25 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.94x = 1,324.25 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.94x = 939,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,571.69/880.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.56

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