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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,358.01 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,358.01 and 493.74 is: 740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,358.01 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,358.01 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,358.01 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 670,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,503.86/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.78

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