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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.09, 1,346.24 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.09, 1,346.24 and 486.36 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.09 : 1,346.24 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.09/1,346.24 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.09x = 1,346.24 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.09x = 654,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,757.29/897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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