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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.67, 1,347.62 and 487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.67, 1,347.62 and 487.73 is: 731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.67 : 1,347.62 = 487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.67/1,347.62 = 487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.67x = 1,347.62 × 487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.67x = 657,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,265.53/898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.38

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