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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 911.07 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 911.07 and 536.19 is: 739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 911.07 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/911.07 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 911.07 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 488,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,506.62/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.57

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