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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 924.92 and 596.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 924.92 and 596.26 is: 895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 924.92 = 596.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/924.92 = 596.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 924.92 × 596.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 551,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,493.21/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.72

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