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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,323.23 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,323.23 and 419.58 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,323.23 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,323.23 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,323.23 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 555,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,200.81/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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