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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,219.38 and 621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,219.38 and 621.52 is: 858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,219.38 = 621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,219.38 = 621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,219.38 × 621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 757,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,869.06/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.11

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