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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,354.68 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,354.68 and 491.94 is: 736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,354.68 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,354.68 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,354.68 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 666,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,421.28/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.59

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