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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 920.79 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 920.79 and 527.64 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 920.79 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/920.79 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 920.79 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 485,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,845.64/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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