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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,220.21 and 619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,220.21 and 619.07 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,220.21 = 619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,220.21 = 619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,220.21 × 619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 755,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,395.40/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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