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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.14, 1,220.30 and 619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.14, 1,220.30 and 619.22 is: 853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.14 : 1,220.30 = 619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.14/1,220.30 = 619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.14x = 1,220.30 × 619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.14x = 755,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,636.44/885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.69

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