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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,344.40 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,344.40 and 485.92 is: 728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,344.40 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,344.40 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,344.40 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 653,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,270.85/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.19

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