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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.93, 1,351.42 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.93, 1,351.42 and 489.87 is: 735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.93 : 1,351.42 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.93/1,351.42 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.93x = 1,351.42 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.93x = 662,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,018.89/899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.63

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