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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,322.17 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,322.17 and 419.20 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,322.17 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,322.17 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,322.17 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 554,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,249.31/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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