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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,354.10 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,354.10 and 492.84 is: 738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,354.10 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,354.10 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,354.10 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 667,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,354.64/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.13

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