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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,359.09 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,359.09 and 494.82 is: 742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,359.09 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,359.09 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,359.09 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 672,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,504.91/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.40

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