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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.77, 1,348.53 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.77, 1,348.53 and 487.41 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.77 : 1,348.53 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.77/1,348.53 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.77x = 1,348.53 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.77x = 657,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,287.01/898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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