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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,349.60 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,349.60 and 488.52 is: 733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,349.60 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,349.60 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,349.60 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 659,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,306.59/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.05

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