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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.81, 1,321.77 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.81, 1,321.77 and 419.36 is: 628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.81 : 1,321.77 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.81/1,321.77 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.81x = 1,321.77 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.81x = 554,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,290.86/881.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.59

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