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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.25, 1,336.64 and 619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.25, 1,336.64 and 619.14 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.25 : 1,336.64 = 619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.25/1,336.64 = 619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.25x = 1,336.64 × 619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.25x = 827,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,567.29/968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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