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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.09, 1,215.21 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.09, 1,215.21 and 615.44 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.09 : 1,215.21 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.09/1,215.21 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.09x = 1,215.21 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.09x = 747,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,894.19/881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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