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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,321.58 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,321.58 and 295.78 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,321.58 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,321.58 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,321.58 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 390,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,896.93/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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