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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,335.24 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,335.24 and 618.40 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,335.24 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,335.24 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,335.24 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 825,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,712.42/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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