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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.36, 1,320.38 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.36, 1,320.38 and 535.90 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.36 : 1,320.38 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.36/1,320.38 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.36x = 1,320.38 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.36x = 707,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,591.64/880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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