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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,321.84 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,321.84 and 419.08 is: 628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,321.84 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,321.84 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,321.84 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 553,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,956.71/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.80

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