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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.89, 1,216.61 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.89, 1,216.61 and 620.06 is: 855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.89 : 1,216.61 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.89/1,216.61 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.89x = 1,216.61 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.89x = 754,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,371.20/881.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.40

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