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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,363.37 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,363.37 and 498.96 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,363.37 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,363.37 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,363.37 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 680,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,264.60/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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