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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.50, 1,336.67 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.50, 1,336.67 and 619.93 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.50 : 1,336.67 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.50/1,336.67 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.50x = 1,336.67 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.50x = 828,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,641.83/968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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