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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,360.93 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,360.93 and 490.86 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,360.93 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,360.93 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,360.93 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 668,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,026.10/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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