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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.57, 1,322.73 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.57, 1,322.73 and 419.34 is: 629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.57 : 1,322.73 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.57/1,322.73 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.57x = 1,322.73 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.57x = 554,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,673.60/881.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.19

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