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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.88, 925.98 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.88, 925.98 and 507.88 is: 763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.88 : 925.98 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.88/925.98 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.88x = 925.98 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.88x = 470,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,286.72/615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.60

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