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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,358.56 and 495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,358.56 and 495.79 is: 742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,358.56 = 495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,358.56 = 495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,358.56 × 495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 673,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,560.46/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.07

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