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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,215.12 and 618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,215.12 and 618.64 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,215.12 = 618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,215.12 = 618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,215.12 × 618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 751,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,721.84/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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