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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,349.57 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,349.57 and 488.61 is: 732.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,349.57 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,349.57 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,349.57 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 659,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,414.62/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.41

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