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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.62, 967.74 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.62, 967.74 and 618.40 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.62 : 967.74 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.62/967.74 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.62x = 967.74 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.62x = 598,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,450.42/701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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