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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,345.73 and 482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,345.73 and 482.03 is: 721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,345.73 = 482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,345.73 = 482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,345.73 × 482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 648,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,673.09/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.49

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