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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,346.36 and 487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,346.36 and 487.71 is: 731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,346.36 = 487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,346.36 = 487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,346.36 × 487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 656,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,630.80/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.07

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