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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.56, 1,344.45 and 485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.56, 1,344.45 and 485.54 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.56 : 1,344.45 = 485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.56/1,344.45 = 485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.56x = 1,344.45 × 485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.56x = 652,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,784.25/897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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