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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,207.22 and 619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,207.22 and 619.66 is: 854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,207.22 = 619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,207.22 = 619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,207.22 × 619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 748,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,061.05/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.66

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