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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,348.92 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,348.92 and 488.34 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,348.92 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,348.92 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,348.92 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 658,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,731.59/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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