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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,345.27 and 487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,345.27 and 487.09 is: 730.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,345.27 = 487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,345.27 = 487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,345.27 × 487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 655,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,267.56/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.01

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