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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.59, 1,345.10 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.59, 1,345.10 and 486.71 is: 728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.59 : 1,345.10 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.59/1,345.10 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.59x = 1,345.10 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.59x = 654,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,665.68/898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.55

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