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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,320.23 and 393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,320.23 and 393.10 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,320.23 = 393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,320.23 = 393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,320.23 × 393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 518,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,982.41/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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