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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.78, 1,321.76 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.78, 1,321.76 and 418.87 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.78 : 1,321.76 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.78/1,321.76 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.78x = 1,321.76 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.78x = 553,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,639.00/881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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