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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,251.03 and 492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,251.03 and 492.55 is: 679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,251.03 = 492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,251.03 = 492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,251.03 × 492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 616,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,194.83/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.71

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