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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.02, 1,344.57 and 485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.02, 1,344.57 and 485.15 is: 728.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.02 : 1,344.57 = 485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.02/1,344.57 = 485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.02x = 1,344.57 × 485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.02x = 652,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,318.14/896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.02

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