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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.50, 1,336.56 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.50, 1,336.56 and 619.42 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.50 : 1,336.56 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.50/1,336.56 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.50x = 1,336.56 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.50x = 827,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,892.00/968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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