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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.39, 1,340.42 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.39, 1,340.42 and 619.34 is: 929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.39 : 1,340.42 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.39/1,340.42 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.39x = 1,340.42 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.39x = 830,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,165.92/893.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.24

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