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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,349.44 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,349.44 and 488.22 is: 732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,349.44 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,349.44 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,349.44 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 658,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,823.60/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.69

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