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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,215.07 and 619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,215.07 and 619.07 is: 854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,215.07 = 619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,215.07 = 619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,215.07 × 619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 752,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,205.76/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.50

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