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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.16, 1,341.93 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.16, 1,341.93 and 619.38 is: 927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.16 : 1,341.93 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.16/1,341.93 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.16x = 1,341.93 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.16x = 831,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,166.93/896.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.47

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