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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,216.65 and 619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,216.65 and 619.57 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,216.65 = 619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,216.65 = 619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,216.65 × 619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 753,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,799.84/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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