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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.95, 1,322.45 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.95, 1,322.45 and 699.16 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.95 : 1,322.45 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.95/1,322.45 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.95x = 1,322.45 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.95x = 924,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,600.69/880.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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