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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 909.12 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 909.12 and 554.65 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 909.12 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/909.12 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 909.12 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 504,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,243.22/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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