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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,215.86 and 633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,215.86 and 633.10 is: 873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,215.86 = 633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,215.86 = 633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,215.86 × 633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 769,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,760.60/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.78

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