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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,355.82 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,355.82 and 493.53 is: 739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,355.82 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,355.82 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,355.82 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 669,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,137.84/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.79

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