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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 926.15 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 926.15 and 542.46 is: 816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 926.15 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/926.15 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 926.15 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 502,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,397.97/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.75

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