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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,321.32 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,321.32 and 419.16 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,321.32 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,321.32 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,321.32 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 553,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,844.49/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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