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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.98, 1,289.06 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.98, 1,289.06 and 619.24 is: 854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.98 : 1,289.06 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.98/1,289.06 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.98x = 1,289.06 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.98x = 798,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,237.51/933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.66

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