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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 969.98 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 969.98 and 619.78 is: 930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 969.98 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/969.98 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 969.98 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 601,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,174.20/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.78

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