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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.79, 907.41 and 533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.79, 907.41 and 533.59 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.79 : 907.41 = 533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.79/907.41 = 533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.79x = 907.41 × 533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.79x = 484,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,184.90/657.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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