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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,321.74 and 393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,321.74 and 393.79 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,321.74 = 393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,321.74 = 393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,321.74 × 393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 520,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,479.42/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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