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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.86, 1,359.61 and 496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.86, 1,359.61 and 496.35 is: 744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.86 : 1,359.61 = 496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.86/1,359.61 = 496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.86x = 1,359.61 × 496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.86x = 674,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,841.18/906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.15

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