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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.67, 1,360.39 and 495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.67, 1,360.39 and 495.29 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.67 : 1,360.39 = 495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.67/1,360.39 = 495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.67x = 1,360.39 × 495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.67x = 673,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,787.56/906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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