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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.89, 1,321.13 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.89, 1,321.13 and 360.75 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.89 : 1,321.13 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.89/1,321.13 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.89x = 1,321.13 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.89x = 476,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,595.84/880.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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