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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,244.49 and 880.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,244.49 and 880.21 is: 1,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,244.49 = 880.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,244.49 = 880.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,244.49 × 880.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 1,095,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,412.54/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.18

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