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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,321.23 and 589.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,321.23 and 589.42 is: 884.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,321.23 = 589.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,321.23 = 589.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,321.23 × 589.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 778,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,759.39/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.89

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