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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.01, 1,357.53 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.01, 1,357.53 and 494.02 is: 741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.01 : 1,357.53 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.01/1,357.53 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.01x = 1,357.53 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.01x = 670,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,646.97/905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.04

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