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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,362.06 and 497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,362.06 and 497.06 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,362.06 = 497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,362.06 = 497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,362.06 × 497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 677,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,025.54/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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