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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,357.98 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,357.98 and 495 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,357.98 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,357.98 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,357.98 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 672,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,200.10/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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