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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,252.86 and 493.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,252.86 and 493.89 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,252.86 = 493.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,252.86 = 493.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,252.86 × 493.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 618,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,775.03/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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