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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,322.13 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,322.13 and 419.44 is: 629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,322.13 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,322.13 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,322.13 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 554,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,554.21/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.15

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