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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.62, 1,321.38 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.62, 1,321.38 and 394.02 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.62 : 1,321.38 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.62/1,321.38 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.62x = 1,321.38 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.62x = 520,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,650.15/880.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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