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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 924.52 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 924.52 and 599.86 is: 901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 924.52 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/924.52 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 924.52 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 554,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,582.57/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.38

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