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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 909.62 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 909.62 and 548.37 is: 756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 909.62 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/909.62 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 909.62 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 498,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,808.32/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.83

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