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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,321.62 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,321.62 and 394.16 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,321.62 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,321.62 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,321.62 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 520,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,929.74/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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