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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 915.57 and 539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 915.57 and 539.10 is: 743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 915.57 = 539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/915.57 = 539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 915.57 × 539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 493,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,583.79/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.53

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