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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,361.28 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,361.28 and 495.92 is: 744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,361.28 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,361.28 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,361.28 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 675,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,085.98/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.40

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