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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.84, 1,321.42 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.84, 1,321.42 and 295.79 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.84 : 1,321.42 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.84/1,321.42 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.84x = 1,321.42 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.84x = 390,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,862.82/880.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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