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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,350.28 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,350.28 and 489.06 is: 733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,350.28 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,350.28 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,350.28 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 660,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,367.94/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.71

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