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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.73, 1,320.63 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.73, 1,320.63 and 295.52 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.73 : 1,320.63 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.73/1,320.63 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.73x = 1,320.63 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.73x = 390,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,265.97/880.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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