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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.99, 1,320.62 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.99, 1,320.62 and 491.18 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.99 : 1,320.62 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.99/1,320.62 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.99x = 1,320.62 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.99x = 648,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,655.53/880.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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