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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,353.15 and 489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,353.15 and 489.74 is: 735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,353.15 = 489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,353.15 = 489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,353.15 × 489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 662,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,684.92/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.73

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