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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.09, 1,355.04 and 491.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.09, 1,355.04 and 491.61 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.09 : 1,355.04 = 491.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.09/1,355.04 = 491.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.09x = 1,355.04 × 491.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.09x = 666,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,151.21/903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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