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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.66, 1,362.96 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.66, 1,362.96 and 499.08 is: 747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.66 : 1,362.96 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.66/1,362.96 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.66x = 1,362.96 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.66x = 680,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,226.08/909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.78

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