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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,345.69 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,345.69 and 485.92 is: 727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,345.69 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,345.69 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,345.69 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 653,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,902.39/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.59

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