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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,344.40 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,344.40 and 486.27 is: 728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,344.40 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,344.40 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,344.40 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 653,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,740.17/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.86

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