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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.93, 1,220.47 and 619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.93, 1,220.47 and 619.87 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.93 : 1,220.47 = 619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.93/1,220.47 = 619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.93x = 1,220.47 × 619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.93x = 756,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,531.19/885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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