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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,345.11 and 486.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,345.11 and 486.07 is: 729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.74 : 1,345.11 = 486.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.74/1,345.11 = 486.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.74x = 1,345.11 × 486.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.74x = 653,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,814.25/896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.10

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