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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,355.70 and 493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,355.70 and 493.14 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,355.70 = 493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,355.70 = 493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,355.70 × 493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 668,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,549.90/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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