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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,347.71 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,347.71 and 487.44 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,347.71 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,347.71 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,347.71 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 656,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,925.33/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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