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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.68, 1,329.96 and 880.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.68, 1,329.96 and 880.64 is: 1,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.68 : 1,329.96 = 880.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.68/1,329.96 = 880.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.68x = 1,329.96 × 880.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.68x = 1,171,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,215.97/885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.39

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