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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.51, 1,336.98 and 619.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.51, 1,336.98 and 619.35 is: 928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.51 : 1,336.98 = 619.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.51/1,336.98 = 619.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.51x = 1,336.98 × 619.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.51x = 828,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,058.56/891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.83

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