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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 924.06 and 524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 924.06 and 524.84 is: 787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 924.06 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/924.06 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 924.06 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 484,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,983.65/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.46

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