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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.74, 1,321.21 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.74, 1,321.21 and 393.73 is: 590.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.74 : 1,321.21 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.74/1,321.21 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.74x = 1,321.21 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.74x = 520,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,195.73/880.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.63

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