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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.36, 1,365.18 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.36, 1,365.18 and 499.40 is: 748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.36 : 1,365.18 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.36/1,365.18 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.36x = 1,365.18 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.36x = 681,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,770.89/910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.90

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