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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.58, 1,321.28 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.58, 1,321.28 and 393.96 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.58 : 1,321.28 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.58/1,321.28 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.58x = 1,321.28 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.58x = 520,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,531.47/880.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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