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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 913.79 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 913.79 and 538 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 913.79 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/913.79 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 913.79 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 491,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,619.02/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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