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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,219.06 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,219.06 and 621.54 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,219.06 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,219.06 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,219.06 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 757,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,694.55/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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