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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 850.14 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 850.14 and 542.99 is: 749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 850.14 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/850.14 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 850.14 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 461,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,613.27/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.51

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