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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 915.56 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 915.56 and 524.32 is: 786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 915.56 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/915.56 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 915.56 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 480,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,046.42/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.45

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