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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,364.14 and 492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,364.14 and 492.53 is: 739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,364.14 = 492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,364.14 = 492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,364.14 × 492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 671,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,881.34/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.17

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