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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,348.59 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,348.59 and 488.58 is: 731.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,348.59 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,348.59 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,348.59 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 658,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,894.10/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.67

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