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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,350.72 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,350.72 and 489.36 is: 733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,350.72 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,350.72 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,350.72 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 660,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,988.34/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.54

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