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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.79, 1,321.63 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.79, 1,321.63 and 387.54 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.79 : 1,321.63 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.79/1,321.63 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.79x = 1,321.63 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.79x = 512,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,176.91/880.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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