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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,361.07 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,361.07 and 496.53 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,361.07 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,361.07 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,361.07 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 675,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,812.09/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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