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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,216.89 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,216.89 and 620.55 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,216.89 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,216.89 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,216.89 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 755,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,141.09/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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