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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,349.07 and 488.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,349.07 and 488.85 is: 733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,349.07 = 488.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,349.07 = 488.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,349.07 × 488.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 659,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,492.87/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.82

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