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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.33, 909.97 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.33, 909.97 and 548.62 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.33 : 909.97 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.33/909.97 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.33x = 909.97 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.33x = 499,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,227.74/659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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