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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.85, 1,320.48 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.85, 1,320.48 and 393.72 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.85 : 1,320.48 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.85/1,320.48 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.85x = 1,320.48 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.85x = 519,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,899.39/880.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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