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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.97, 1,355.90 and 494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.97, 1,355.90 and 494.39 is: 740.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.97 : 1,355.90 = 494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.97/1,355.90 = 494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.97x = 1,355.90 × 494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.97x = 670,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,348.03/904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.74

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