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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.59, 894.95 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.59, 894.95 and 615.76 is: 849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.59 : 894.95 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.59/894.95 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.59x = 894.95 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.59x = 551,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,073.92/648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.65

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