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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.67, 909.50 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.67, 909.50 and 541.22 is: 746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.67 : 909.50 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.67/909.50 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.67x = 909.50 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.67x = 492,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,239.59/659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.19

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