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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.64, 848.94 and 553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.64, 848.94 and 553.72 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.64 : 848.94 = 553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.64/848.94 = 553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.64x = 848.94 × 553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.64x = 470,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,075.06/615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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