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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,344.78 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,344.78 and 485.08 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,344.78 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,344.78 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,344.78 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 652,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,325.88/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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