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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.53, 909.69 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.53, 909.69 and 535.19 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.53 : 909.69 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.53/909.69 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.53x = 909.69 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.53x = 486,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,856.99/659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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