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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,347.62 and 487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,347.62 and 487.33 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,347.62 = 487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,347.62 = 487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,347.62 × 487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 656,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,736.54/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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