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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,318.17 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,318.17 and 588.35 is: 880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,318.17 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,318.17 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,318.17 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 775,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,545.32/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.69

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