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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.35, 1,320.20 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.35, 1,320.20 and 393.06 is: 589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.35 : 1,320.20 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.35/1,320.20 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.35x = 1,320.20 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.35x = 518,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,917.81/880.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.44

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