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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,344.57 and 485.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,344.57 and 485.23 is: 727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,344.57 = 485.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,344.57 = 485.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,344.57 × 485.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 652,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,420.52/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.98

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