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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,319.91 and 393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,319.91 and 393.27 is: 589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,319.91 = 393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,319.91 = 393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,319.91 × 393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 519,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,081.01/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.54

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