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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,350.59 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,350.59 and 489.30 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,350.59 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,350.59 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,350.59 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 660,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,841.24/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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