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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.77, 1,336.66 and 619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.77, 1,336.66 and 619.26 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.77 : 1,336.66 = 619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.77/1,336.66 = 619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.77x = 1,336.66 × 619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.77x = 827,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,740.07/968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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