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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,219.86 and 618.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,219.86 and 618.82 is: 853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,219.86 = 618.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,219.86 = 618.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,219.86 × 618.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 754,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,870.72/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.47

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