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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,351.49 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,351.49 and 489.86 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,351.49 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,351.49 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,351.49 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 662,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,031.68/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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