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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,052.67 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,052.67 and 615.51 is: 922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,052.67 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,052.67 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,052.67 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 647,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,928.91/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.50

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