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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,351.33 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,351.33 and 484.58 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,351.33 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,351.33 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,351.33 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 654,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,827.49/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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