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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.69, 848.97 and 571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.69, 848.97 and 571.95 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.69 : 848.97 = 571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.69/848.97 = 571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.69x = 848.97 × 571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.69x = 485,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,568.39/615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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