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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,351.65 and 484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,351.65 and 484.36 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,351.65 = 484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,351.65 = 484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,351.65 × 484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 654,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,685.19/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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