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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,369.05 and 619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,369.05 and 619.07 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,369.05 = 619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,369.05 = 619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,369.05 × 619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 847,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,537.78/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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