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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.77, 1,353.96 and 491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.77, 1,353.96 and 491.67 is: 738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.77 : 1,353.96 = 491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.77/1,353.96 = 491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.77x = 1,353.96 × 491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.77x = 665,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,701.51/901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.22

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