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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,336.94 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,336.94 and 619.24 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,336.94 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,336.94 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,336.94 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 827,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,886.73/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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