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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.53, 915.21 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.53, 915.21 and 539.19 is: 743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.53 : 915.21 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.53/915.21 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.53x = 915.21 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.53x = 493,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,472.08/663.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.71

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