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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.35, 901.05 and 542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.35, 901.05 and 542.65 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.35 : 901.05 = 542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.35/901.05 = 542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.35x = 901.05 × 542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.35x = 488,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,954.78/653.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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