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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 895.65 and 615.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 895.65 and 615.81 is: 850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 895.65 = 615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/895.65 = 615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 895.65 × 615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 551,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,547.92/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.00

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