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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.67, 1,321.52 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.67, 1,321.52 and 393.66 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.67 : 1,321.52 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.67/1,321.52 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.67x = 1,321.52 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.67x = 520,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,227.59/880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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