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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.44, 1,349.40 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.44, 1,349.40 and 488.96 is: 733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.44 : 1,349.40 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.44/1,349.40 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.44x = 1,349.40 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.44x = 659,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,802.62/899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.57

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