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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.15, 921.38 and 522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.15, 921.38 and 522.81 is: 783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.15 : 921.38 = 522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.15/921.38 = 522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.15x = 921.38 × 522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.15x = 481,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,704.06/615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.07

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