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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.36, 1,353.90 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.36, 1,353.90 and 491.64 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.36 : 1,353.90 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.36/1,353.90 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.36x = 1,353.90 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.36x = 665,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,631.40/903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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