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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,192.08 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,192.08 and 615.84 is: 849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,192.08 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,192.08 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,192.08 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 734,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,130.55/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.22

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