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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.52, 906.08 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.52, 906.08 and 540.06 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.52 : 906.08 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.52/906.08 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.52x = 906.08 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.52x = 489,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,337.56/658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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