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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,324.13 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,324.13 and 419.99 is: 629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,324.13 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,324.13 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,324.13 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 556,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,115.95/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.98

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