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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,354.80 and 492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,354.80 and 492.92 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,354.80 = 492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,354.80 = 492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,354.80 × 492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 667,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,808.02/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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