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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.32, 1,354.35 and 492.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.32, 1,354.35 and 492.65 is: 738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.32 : 1,354.35 = 492.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.32/1,354.35 = 492.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.32x = 1,354.35 × 492.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.32x = 667,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,220.53/903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.63

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