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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,320.66 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,320.66 and 393.54 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,320.66 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,320.66 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,320.66 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 519,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,732.54/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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