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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.91, 908.61 and 549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.91, 908.61 and 549.15 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.91 : 908.61 = 549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.91/908.61 = 549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.91x = 908.61 × 549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.91x = 498,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,963.18/659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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