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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.10, 1,355.22 and 492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.10, 1,355.22 and 492.50 is: 739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.10 : 1,355.22 = 492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.10/1,355.22 = 492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.10x = 1,355.22 × 492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.10x = 667,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,439.07/903.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.06

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