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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,215.60 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,215.60 and 619.94 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,215.60 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,215.60 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,215.60 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 753,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,599.06/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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