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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,321.12 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,321.12 and 393.80 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,321.12 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,321.12 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,321.12 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 520,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,257.06/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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