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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,359.06 and 496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,359.06 and 496.20 is: 743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,359.06 = 496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,359.06 = 496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,359.06 × 496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 674,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,365.57/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.35

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