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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.77, 1,320.93 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.77, 1,320.93 and 303.60 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.77 : 1,320.93 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.77/1,320.93 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.77x = 1,320.93 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.77x = 401,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,034.35/880.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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