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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,356.21 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,356.21 and 492.56 is: 739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,356.21 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,356.21 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,356.21 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 668,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,014.80/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.04

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