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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,322.97 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,322.97 and 419.63 is: 629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,322.97 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,322.97 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,322.97 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 555,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,154.59/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.28

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