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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.34, 1,334.36 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.34, 1,334.36 and 618.03 is: 852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.34 : 1,334.36 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.34/1,334.36 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.34x = 1,334.36 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.34x = 824,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,671.42/967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.52

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