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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,350.02 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,350.02 and 489.80 is: 734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,350.02 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,350.02 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,350.02 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 661,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,234.05/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.08

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