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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 921.80 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 921.80 and 537.66 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 921.80 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/921.80 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 921.80 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 495,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,614.99/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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