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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,349.62 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,349.62 and 488.60 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,349.62 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,349.62 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,349.62 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 659,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,424.33/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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