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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,354.12 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,354.12 and 492.78 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,354.12 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,354.12 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,354.12 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 667,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,283.25/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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