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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.51, 1,359.23 and 495.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.51, 1,359.23 and 495.53 is: 743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.51 : 1,359.23 = 495.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.51/1,359.23 = 495.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.51x = 1,359.23 × 495.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.51x = 673,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,545.50/906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.01

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