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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 923.31 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 923.31 and 582.66 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 923.31 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/923.31 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 923.31 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 537,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,975.80/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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