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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,320.19 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,320.19 and 392.78 is: 589.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,320.19 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,320.19 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,320.19 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 518,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,544.23/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.00

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