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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.20, 938.57 and 619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.20, 938.57 and 619.12 is: 923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.20 : 938.57 = 619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.20/938.57 = 619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.20x = 938.57 × 619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.20x = 581,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,087.46/629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.53

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