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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.38, 903.72 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.38, 903.72 and 538.57 is: 741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.38 : 903.72 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.38/903.72 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.38x = 903.72 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.38x = 486,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,716.48/656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.52

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