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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,363.86 and 498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,363.86 and 498.60 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,363.86 = 498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,363.86 = 498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,363.86 × 498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 680,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,020.60/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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