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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 910.68 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 910.68 and 549.08 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 910.68 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/910.68 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 910.68 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 500,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,036.17/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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