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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 921.84 and 548.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 921.84 and 548.32 is: 821.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 921.84 = 548.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/921.84 = 548.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 921.84 × 548.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 505,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,463.31/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.52

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