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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.92, 1,261.59 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.92, 1,261.59 and 619.68 is: 854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.92 : 1,261.59 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.92/1,261.59 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.92x = 1,261.59 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.92x = 781,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,782.09/914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.48

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