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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,347.12 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,347.12 and 487.44 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,347.12 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,347.12 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,347.12 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 656,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,640.17/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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