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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,360.14 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,360.14 and 496.55 is: 744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,360.14 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,360.14 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,360.14 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 675,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,370.72/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.33

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