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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 923.70 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 923.70 and 529.16 is: 794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 923.70 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/923.70 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 923.70 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 488,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,785.09/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.41

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