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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.09, 1,341.63 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.09, 1,341.63 and 618.30 is: 853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.09 : 1,341.63 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.09/1,341.63 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.09x = 1,341.63 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.09x = 829,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,529.83/972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.35

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