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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,360.31 and 495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,360.31 and 495.71 is: 743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,360.31 = 495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,360.31 = 495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,360.31 × 495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 674,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,309.99/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.79

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