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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,319.90 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,319.90 and 393.26 is: 589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,319.90 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,319.90 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,319.90 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 519,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,063.87/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.53

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