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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,354.94 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,354.94 and 492.14 is: 738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,354.94 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,354.94 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,354.94 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 666,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,810.94/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.43

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