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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,239.54 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,239.54 and 619.38 is: 853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,239.54 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,239.54 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,239.54 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 767,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,746.29/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.96

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