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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,222.14 and 619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,222.14 and 619.87 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,222.14 = 619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,222.14 = 619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,222.14 × 619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 757,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,567.92/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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