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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,344.30 and 486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,344.30 and 486.14 is: 727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,344.30 = 486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,344.30 = 486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,344.30 × 486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 653,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,518.00/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.73

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