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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.49, 1,319.79 and 392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.49, 1,319.79 and 392.87 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.49 : 1,319.79 = 392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.49/1,319.79 = 392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.49x = 1,319.79 × 392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.49x = 518,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,505.90/880.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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