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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,364.61 and 499.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,364.61 and 499.09 is: 748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,364.61 = 499.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,364.61 = 499.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,364.61 × 499.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 681,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,063.20/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.62

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