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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.68, 1,219.20 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.68, 1,219.20 and 662.80 is: 913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.68 : 1,219.20 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.68/1,219.20 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.68x = 1,219.20 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.68x = 808,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,085.76/884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.42

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