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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.46, 1,337.86 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.46, 1,337.86 and 619.44 is: 929.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.46 : 1,337.86 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.46/1,337.86 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.46x = 1,337.86 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.46x = 828,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,724.00/891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.63

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