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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.97, 1,361.14 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.97, 1,361.14 and 496.76 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.97 : 1,361.14 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.97/1,361.14 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.97x = 1,361.14 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.97x = 676,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,151.86/907.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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