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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,353.26 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,353.26 and 491.73 is: 736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,353.26 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,353.26 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,353.26 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 665,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,436.08/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.42

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