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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,349.37 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,349.37 and 488.43 is: 732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,349.37 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,349.37 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,349.37 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 659,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,072.79/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.89

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