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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.98, 1,356.80 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.98, 1,356.80 and 493.53 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.98 : 1,356.80 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.98/1,356.80 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.98x = 1,356.80 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.98x = 669,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,619.04/903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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