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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,343.77 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,343.77 and 486.39 is: 729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,343.77 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,343.77 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,343.77 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 653,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,596.29/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.09

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