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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,352.08 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,352.08 and 490.56 is: 736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,352.08 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,352.08 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,352.08 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 663,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,276.36/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.04

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