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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,359.73 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,359.73 and 495.32 is: 743.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,359.73 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,359.73 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,359.73 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 673,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,493.89/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.21

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