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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.97, 1,358.96 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.97, 1,358.96 and 495 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.97 : 1,358.96 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.97/1,358.96 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.97x = 1,358.96 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.97x = 672,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,682.73/905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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