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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,348.12 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,348.12 and 487.60 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,348.12 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,348.12 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,348.12 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 657,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,343.31/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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