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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,321.64 and 737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,321.64 and 737.70 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,321.64 = 737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,321.64 = 737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,321.64 × 737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 974,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,973.83/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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