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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,345.89 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,345.89 and 485.82 is: 729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,345.89 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,345.89 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,345.89 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 653,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,860.28/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.38

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