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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,353.81 and 491.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,353.81 and 491.53 is: 737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,353.81 = 491.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,353.81 = 491.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,353.81 × 491.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 665,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,438.23/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.74

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