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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 927.45 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 927.45 and 534.60 is: 805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 927.45 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/927.45 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 927.45 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 495,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,814.77/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.42

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