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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,359.97 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,359.97 and 495.56 is: 743.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,359.97 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,359.97 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,359.97 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 673,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,948.89/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.76

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