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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,336.56 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,336.56 and 619.20 is: 854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,336.56 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,336.56 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,336.56 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 827,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,597.95/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.18

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