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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,363.08 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,363.08 and 492.96 is: 738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,363.08 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,363.08 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,363.08 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 671,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,943.92/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.92

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