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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.71, 1,347.84 and 880.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.71, 1,347.84 and 880.12 is: 1,308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.71 : 1,347.84 = 880.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.71/1,347.84 = 880.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.71x = 1,347.84 × 880.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.71x = 1,186,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,255.04/906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.31

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