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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.40, 1,342.34 and 618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.40, 1,342.34 and 618.64 is: 854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.40 : 1,342.34 = 618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.40/1,342.34 = 618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.40x = 1,342.34 × 618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.40x = 830,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,425.22/972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.00

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