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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.12, 1,366.12 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.12, 1,366.12 and 498.56 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.12 : 1,366.12 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.12/1,366.12 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.12x = 1,366.12 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.12x = 681,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,092.79/909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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