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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,341.50 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,341.50 and 618.03 is: 853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,341.50 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,341.50 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,341.50 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 829,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,084.15/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.32

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