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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 909.84 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 909.84 and 536.04 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 909.84 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/909.84 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 909.84 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 487,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,710.63/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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