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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,318.14 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,318.14 and 590.76 is: 884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,318.14 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,318.14 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,318.14 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 778,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,704.39/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.69

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