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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.51, 1,348.14 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.51, 1,348.14 and 487.16 is: 730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.51 : 1,348.14 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.51/1,348.14 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.51x = 1,348.14 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.51x = 656,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,767.61/898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.95

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