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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,360.43 and 496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,360.43 and 496.92 is: 745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,360.43 = 496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,360.43 = 496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,360.43 × 496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 676,024.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,024.88/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.35

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