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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,252.95 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,252.95 and 493.94 is: 681.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,252.95 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,252.95 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,252.95 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 618,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,882.12/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.63

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