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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,363.02 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,363.02 and 497.62 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,363.02 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,363.02 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,363.02 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 678,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,266.01/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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