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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.02 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.02 and 552.15 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.02 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.02 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.02 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 510,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,749.79/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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