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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.44, 901.96 and 538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.44, 901.96 and 538.24 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.44 : 901.96 = 538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.44/901.96 = 538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.44x = 901.96 × 538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.44x = 485,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,470.95/653.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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