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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,346.26 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,346.26 and 481.05 is: 721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,346.26 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,346.26 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,346.26 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 647,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,618.37/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.38

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