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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,321.11 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,321.11 and 419.10 is: 628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,321.11 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,321.11 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,321.11 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 553,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,677.20/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.09

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