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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.77, 922.02 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.77, 922.02 and 508.04 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.77 : 922.02 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.77/922.02 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.77x = 922.02 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.77x = 468,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,418.43/615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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