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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 910.17 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 910.17 and 535.59 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 910.17 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/910.17 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 910.17 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 487,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,477.95/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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