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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.42, 903.64 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.42, 903.64 and 536.96 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.42 : 903.64 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.42/903.64 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.42x = 903.64 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.42x = 485,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,218.53/655.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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