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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.82, 1,347.12 and 487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.82, 1,347.12 and 487.25 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.82 : 1,347.12 = 487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.82/1,347.12 = 487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.82x = 1,347.12 × 487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.82x = 656,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,384.22/897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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