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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.30, 1,363.14 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.30, 1,363.14 and 498.66 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.30 : 1,363.14 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.30/1,363.14 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.30x = 1,363.14 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.30x = 679,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,743.39/909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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