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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.72, 1,265.82 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.72, 1,265.82 and 619.10 is: 853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.72 : 1,265.82 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.72/1,265.82 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.72x = 1,265.82 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.72x = 783,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,669.16/917.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.93

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