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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,216.38 and 619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,216.38 and 619.71 is: 855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,216.38 = 619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,216.38 = 619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,216.38 × 619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 753,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,802.85/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.69

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