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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.20, 1,349.26 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.20, 1,349.26 and 489.52 is: 733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.20 : 1,349.26 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.20/1,349.26 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.20x = 1,349.26 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.20x = 660,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,489.76/900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.71

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