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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,215.12 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,215.12 and 619.04 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,215.12 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,215.12 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,215.12 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 752,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,207.88/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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