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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,350.63 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,350.63 and 483.87 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,350.63 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,350.63 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,350.63 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 653,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,529.34/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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