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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.65, 1,366.37 and 499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.65, 1,366.37 and 499.31 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.65 : 1,366.37 = 499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.65/1,366.37 = 499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.65x = 1,366.37 × 499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.65x = 682,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,243.12/910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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