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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.98, 1,365.66 and 498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.98, 1,365.66 and 498.71 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.98 : 1,365.66 = 498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.98/1,365.66 = 498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.98x = 1,365.66 × 498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.98x = 681,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,064.03/909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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