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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,354.68 and 492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,354.68 and 492.79 is: 739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,354.68 = 492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,354.68 = 492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,354.68 × 492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 667,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,563.52/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.23

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