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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,341.42 and 619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,341.42 and 619.88 is: 929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,341.42 = 619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,341.42 = 619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,341.42 × 619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 831,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,519.43/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.49

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