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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,349.19 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,349.19 and 489.30 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,349.19 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,349.19 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,349.19 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 660,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,158.67/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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