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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 966.21 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 966.21 and 619.26 is: 852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 966.21 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/966.21 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 966.21 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 598,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,335.20/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.40

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