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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,360.56 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,360.56 and 496.06 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,360.56 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,360.56 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,360.56 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 674,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,919.39/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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