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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,355.44 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,355.44 and 492.22 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,355.44 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,355.44 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,355.44 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 667,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,174.68/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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