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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,345.82 and 486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,345.82 and 486.81 is: 729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,345.82 = 486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,345.82 = 486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,345.82 × 486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 655,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,156.20/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.67

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