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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,356 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,356 and 492.40 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,356 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,356 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,356 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 667,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,694.40/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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