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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,347.36 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,347.36 and 487.11 is: 730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,347.36 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,347.36 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,347.36 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 656,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,305.79/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.99

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