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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.27, 907.56 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.27, 907.56 and 539.80 is: 744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.27 : 907.56 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.27/907.56 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.27x = 907.56 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.27x = 489,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,900.89/658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.22

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