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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 968.49 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 968.49 and 615.24 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 968.49 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/968.49 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 968.49 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 595,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,853.79/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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