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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,319.15 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,319.15 and 392.11 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,319.15 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,319.15 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,319.15 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 517,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,249.59/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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