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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,348.09 and 487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,348.09 and 487.63 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,348.09 = 487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,348.09 = 487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,348.09 × 487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 657,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,369.59/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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