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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.19, 1,344.76 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.19, 1,344.76 and 486.52 is: 729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.19 : 1,344.76 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.19/1,344.76 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.19x = 1,344.76 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.19x = 654,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,252.64/897.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.22

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