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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,358.94 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,358.94 and 495.90 is: 743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,358.94 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,358.94 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,358.94 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 673,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,898.35/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.85

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