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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.36, 923.58 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.36, 923.58 and 519.24 is: 779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.36 : 923.58 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.36/923.58 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.36x = 923.58 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.36x = 479,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,559.68/615.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.32

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