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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.41, 1,348.14 and 487.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.41, 1,348.14 and 487.79 is: 731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.41 : 1,348.14 = 487.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.41/1,348.14 = 487.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.41x = 1,348.14 × 487.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.41x = 657,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,602.47/898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.96

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