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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 848.87 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 848.87 and 505.08 is: 696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 848.87 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/848.87 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 848.87 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 428,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,747.26/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.27

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