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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 937.80 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 937.80 and 615.78 is: 923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 937.80 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/937.80 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 937.80 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 577,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,478.48/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.67

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