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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,221.24 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,221.24 and 619.82 is: 854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,221.24 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,221.24 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,221.24 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 756,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,948.98/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.85

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