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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,214.06 and 618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,214.06 and 618.22 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,214.06 = 618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,214.06 = 618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,214.06 × 618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 750,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,552.99/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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