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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.54, 1,322.43 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.54, 1,322.43 and 592.18 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.54 : 1,322.43 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.54/1,322.43 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.54x = 1,322.43 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.54x = 783,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,116.60/880.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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