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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,319.67 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,319.67 and 392.73 is: 588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,319.67 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,319.67 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,319.67 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 518,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,274.00/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.93

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