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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,348.81 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,348.81 and 489.28 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,348.81 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,348.81 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,348.81 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 659,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,945.76/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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