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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.30, 1,360.40 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.30, 1,360.40 and 495.86 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.30 : 1,360.40 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.30/1,360.40 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.30x = 1,360.40 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.30x = 674,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,567.94/907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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