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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,351.85 and 489.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,351.85 and 489.48 is: 734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,351.85 = 489.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,351.85 = 489.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,351.85 × 489.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 661,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,706.38/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.44

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