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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 908.01 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 908.01 and 527.85 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 908.01 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/908.01 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 908.01 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 479,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,293.08/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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