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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.59, 1,320.75 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.59, 1,320.75 and 295.59 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.59 : 1,320.75 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.59/1,320.75 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.59x = 1,320.75 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.59x = 390,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,400.49/880.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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