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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.77, 1,356.60 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.77, 1,356.60 and 493.73 is: 741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.77 : 1,356.60 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.77/1,356.60 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.77x = 1,356.60 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.77x = 669,794.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,794.12/903.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.11

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