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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,335.36 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,335.36 and 618.24 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,335.36 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,335.36 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,335.36 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 825,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,572.97/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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