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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,366.17 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,366.17 and 494.34 is: 740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,366.17 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,366.17 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,366.17 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 675,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,352.48/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.44

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