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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 922.73 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 922.73 and 538.45 is: 806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 922.73 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/922.73 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 922.73 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 496,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,838.97/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.99

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