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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 922.20 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 922.20 and 508.16 is: 760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 922.20 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/922.20 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 922.20 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 468,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,625.15/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.89

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