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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.77, 1,354.82 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.77, 1,354.82 and 492.95 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.77 : 1,354.82 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.77/1,354.82 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.77x = 1,354.82 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.77x = 667,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,849.28/903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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