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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,347.83 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,347.83 and 488.52 is: 732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,347.83 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,347.83 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,347.83 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 658,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,439.47/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.76

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