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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,358.61 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,358.61 and 495.09 is: 742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,358.61 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,358.61 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,358.61 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 672,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,634.22/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.62

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