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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.99, 1,321.27 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.99, 1,321.27 and 296.02 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.99 : 1,321.27 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.99/1,321.27 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.99x = 1,321.27 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.99x = 391,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,122.35/880.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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