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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.25, 923.10 and 587.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.25, 923.10 and 587.45 is: 881.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.25 : 923.10 = 587.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.25/923.10 = 587.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.25x = 923.10 × 587.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.25x = 542,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,275.20/615.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.40

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