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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,349.25 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,349.25 and 488.78 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,349.25 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,349.25 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,349.25 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 659,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,479.67/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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