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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.17, 1,361.14 and 495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.17, 1,361.14 and 495.79 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.17 : 1,361.14 = 495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.17/1,361.14 = 495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.17x = 1,361.14 × 495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.17x = 674,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,839.60/907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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