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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,320.91 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,320.91 and 589.08 is: 883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,320.91 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,320.91 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,320.91 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 778,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,121.66/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.82

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