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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,338.66 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,338.66 and 619.72 is: 927.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,338.66 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,338.66 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,338.66 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 829,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,594.38/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.79

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