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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,320.34 and 392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,320.34 and 392.99 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,320.34 = 392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,320.34 = 392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,320.34 × 392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 518,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,885.81/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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