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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.71, 1,347.57 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.71, 1,347.57 and 487.85 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.71 : 1,347.57 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.71/1,347.57 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.71x = 1,347.57 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.71x = 657,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,405.29/897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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