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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.75, 850.95 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.75, 850.95 and 550.14 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.75 : 850.95 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.75/850.95 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.75x = 850.95 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.75x = 468,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,141.63/615.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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