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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,347.30 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,347.30 and 487.38 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,347.30 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,347.30 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,347.30 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 656,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,647.07/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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