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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 853.03 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 853.03 and 603.96 is: 837.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 853.03 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/853.03 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 853.03 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 515,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,196.00/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.06

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