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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.64, 1,364.73 and 498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.64, 1,364.73 and 498.97 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.64 : 1,364.73 = 498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.64/1,364.73 = 498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.64x = 1,364.73 × 498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.64x = 680,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,959.33/909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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