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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,219.09 and 618.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,219.09 and 618.87 is: 852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,219.09 = 618.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,219.09 = 618.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,219.09 × 618.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 754,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,456.40/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.57

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