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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 909.66 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 909.66 and 535.83 is: 738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 909.66 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/909.66 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 909.66 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 487,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,423.12/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.79

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