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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.82, 1,336.97 and 619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.82, 1,336.97 and 619.71 is: 855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.82 : 1,336.97 = 619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.82/1,336.97 = 619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.82x = 1,336.97 × 619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.82x = 828,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,530.58/968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.20

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