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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 901.38 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 901.38 and 535.82 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 901.38 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/901.38 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 901.38 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 482,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,971.92/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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