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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.83, 1,196.84 and 619.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.83, 1,196.84 and 619.29 is: 854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.83 : 1,196.84 = 619.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.83/1,196.84 = 619.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.83x = 1,196.84 × 619.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.83x = 741,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,192.59/867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.08

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