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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.80, 923.70 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.80, 923.70 and 513.20 is: 769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.80 : 923.70 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.80/923.70 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.80x = 923.70 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.80x = 474,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,042.84/615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.80

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