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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.84, 1,346.94 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.84, 1,346.94 and 487.72 is: 730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.84 : 1,346.94 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.84/1,346.94 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.84x = 1,346.94 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.84x = 656,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,929.58/898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.86

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