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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.36, 1,358.66 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.36, 1,358.66 and 495.64 is: 742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.36 : 1,358.66 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.36/1,358.66 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.36x = 1,358.66 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.36x = 673,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,406.24/907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.16

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