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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,364.76 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,364.76 and 498.24 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,364.76 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,364.76 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,364.76 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 679,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,978.02/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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