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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,351.31 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,351.31 and 489.24 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,351.31 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,351.31 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,351.31 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 661,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,112.46/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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