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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.55, 1,213.38 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.55, 1,213.38 and 619.11 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.55 : 1,213.38 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.55/1,213.38 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.55x = 1,213.38 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.55x = 751,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,215.69/881.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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