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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,341.98 and 618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,341.98 and 618.35 is: 853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,341.98 = 618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,341.98 = 618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,341.98 × 618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 829,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,803.53/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.92

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