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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,352.16 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,352.16 and 490.77 is: 736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,352.16 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,352.16 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,352.16 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 663,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,599.56/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.23

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