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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.83, 1,365.80 and 493.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.83, 1,365.80 and 493.69 is: 740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.83 : 1,365.80 = 493.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.83/1,365.80 = 493.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.83x = 1,365.80 × 493.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.83x = 674,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,284.74/910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.30

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