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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,319.79 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,319.79 and 419.26 is: 628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,319.79 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,319.79 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,319.79 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 553,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,335.16/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.05

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