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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.59, 1,360.79 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.59, 1,360.79 and 496.41 is: 744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.59 : 1,360.79 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.59/1,360.79 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.59x = 1,360.79 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.59x = 675,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,507.28/907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.29

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