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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,341.62 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,341.62 and 618.12 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,341.62 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,341.62 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,341.62 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 829,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,282.15/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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