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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.33, 1,360.74 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.33, 1,360.74 and 496.65 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.33 : 1,360.74 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.33/1,360.74 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.33x = 1,360.74 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.33x = 675,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,809.04/907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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