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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,362.24 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,362.24 and 492.42 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,362.24 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,362.24 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,362.24 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 670,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,791.14/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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