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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 921.60 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 921.60 and 524.10 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 921.60 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/921.60 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 921.60 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 483,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,010.56/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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