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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,351.60 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,351.60 and 491.24 is: 736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,351.60 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,351.60 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,351.60 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 663,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,962.13/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.30

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