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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,346.79 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,346.79 and 486.27 is: 729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,346.79 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,346.79 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,346.79 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 654,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,903.57/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.60

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