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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,331.56 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,331.56 and 419.13 is: 628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,331.56 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,331.56 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,331.56 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 558,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,096.74/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.66

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