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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,213.98 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,213.98 and 618.12 is: 852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,213.98 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,213.98 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,213.98 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 750,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,385.32/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.28

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