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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.71, 1,323.42 and 419.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.71, 1,323.42 and 419.81 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.71 : 1,323.42 = 419.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.71/1,323.42 = 419.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.71x = 1,323.42 × 419.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.71x = 555,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,579.12/881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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