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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.80, 1,321.20 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.80, 1,321.20 and 589.20 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.80 : 1,321.20 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.80/1,321.20 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.80x = 1,321.20 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.80x = 778,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,451.04/880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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