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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 922.80 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 922.80 and 550.80 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 922.80 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/922.80 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 922.80 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 508,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,278.24/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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