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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.39, 927.97 and 531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.39, 927.97 and 531.91 is: 796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.39 : 927.97 = 531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.39/927.97 = 531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.39x = 927.97 × 531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.39x = 493,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,596.52/619.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.91

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