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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.54, 1,348.04 and 487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.54, 1,348.04 and 487.57 is: 731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.54 : 1,348.04 = 487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.54/1,348.04 = 487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.54x = 1,348.04 × 487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.54x = 657,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,254.68/898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.47

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