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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,317.95 and 684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,317.95 and 684.47 is: 1,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,317.95 = 684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,317.95 = 684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,317.95 × 684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 902,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,099.68/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.98

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