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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,252.95 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,252.95 and 493.93 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,252.95 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,252.95 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,252.95 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 618,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,869.59/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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