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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,349.19 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,349.19 and 489.53 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,349.19 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,349.19 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,349.19 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 660,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,472.35/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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