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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,010.16 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,010.16 and 615.60 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,010.16 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,010.16 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,010.16 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 621,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,854.50/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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