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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.81, 1,338.71 and 619.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.81, 1,338.71 and 619.03 is: 928.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.81 : 1,338.71 = 619.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.81/1,338.71 = 619.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.81x = 1,338.71 × 619.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.81x = 828,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,701.65/892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.19

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