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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.07, 1,323.48 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.07, 1,323.48 and 419.84 is: 629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.07 : 1,323.48 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.07/1,323.48 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.07x = 1,323.48 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.07x = 555,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,649.84/882.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.94

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