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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.84, 1,336.43 and 619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.84, 1,336.43 and 619.53 is: 854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.84 : 1,336.43 = 619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.84/1,336.43 = 619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.84x = 1,336.43 × 619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.84x = 827,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,955.38/968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.59

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