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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,362.66 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,362.66 and 498.06 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,362.66 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,362.66 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,362.66 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 678,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,686.44/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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