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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 847.99 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 847.99 and 536.08 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 847.99 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/847.99 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 847.99 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 454,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,587.80/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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