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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.85, 1,356.35 and 493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.85, 1,356.35 and 493.25 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.85 : 1,356.35 = 493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.85/1,356.35 = 493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.85x = 1,356.35 × 493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.85x = 669,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,019.64/903.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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