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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.47, 1,168.97 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.47, 1,168.97 and 619.47 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.47 : 1,168.97 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.47/1,168.97 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.47x = 1,168.97 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.47x = 724,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,138.75/781.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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