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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,353.85 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,353.85 and 492.75 is: 738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,353.85 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,353.85 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,353.85 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 667,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,100.35/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.55

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