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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 912.41 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 912.41 and 537 is: 740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 912.41 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/912.41 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 912.41 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 489,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,964.17/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.44

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