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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.03, 1,338.93 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.03, 1,338.93 and 619.65 is: 929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.03 : 1,338.93 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.03/1,338.93 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.03x = 1,338.93 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.03x = 829,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,667.97/893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.05

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