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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 924.31 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 924.31 and 611.02 is: 916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 924.31 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/924.31 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 924.31 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 564,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,770.35/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.88

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