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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.10, 1,364.24 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.10, 1,364.24 and 498.53 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.10 : 1,364.24 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.10/1,364.24 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.10x = 1,364.24 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.10x = 680,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,107.75/909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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