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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.10, 1,335.48 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.10, 1,335.48 and 618.40 is: 853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.10 : 1,335.48 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.10/1,335.48 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.10x = 1,335.48 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.10x = 825,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,860.83/967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.96

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