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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,354.29 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,354.29 and 492.12 is: 737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,354.29 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,354.29 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,354.29 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 666,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,473.19/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.33

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