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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,217.88 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,217.88 and 620.64 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,217.88 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,217.88 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,217.88 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 755,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,865.04/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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