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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.67, 1,344.80 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.67, 1,344.80 and 485.60 is: 728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.67 : 1,344.80 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.67/1,344.80 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.67x = 1,344.80 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.67x = 653,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,029.37/896.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.28

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