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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.05, 1,348.61 and 487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.05, 1,348.61 and 487.99 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.05 : 1,348.61 = 487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.05/1,348.61 = 487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.05x = 1,348.61 × 487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.05x = 658,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,106.04/898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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