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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.37, 907.19 and 539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.37, 907.19 and 539.97 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.37 : 907.19 = 539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.37/907.19 = 539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.37x = 907.19 × 539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.37x = 489,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,852.68/658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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