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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.15, 1,323.23 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.15, 1,323.23 and 419.97 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.15 : 1,323.23 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.15/1,323.23 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.15x = 1,323.23 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.15x = 555,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,716.90/882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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