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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,362.55 and 498.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,362.55 and 498.00 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,362.55 = 498.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,362.55 = 498.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,362.55 × 498.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 678,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,545.63/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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