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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,357.10 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,357.10 and 494.84 is: 741.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,357.10 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,357.10 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,357.10 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 671,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,547.36/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.12

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