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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 920.79 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 920.79 and 535.74 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 920.79 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/920.79 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 920.79 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 493,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,304.03/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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