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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.24, 1,159.14 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.24, 1,159.14 and 619.93 is: 854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.24 : 1,159.14 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.24/1,159.14 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.24x = 1,159.14 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.24x = 718,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,585.66/841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.20

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