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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 915 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 915 and 539.12 is: 743.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 915 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/915 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 915 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 493,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,294.80/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.68

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