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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.85, 1,349.06 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.85, 1,349.06 and 488.28 is: 732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.85 : 1,349.06 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.85/1,349.06 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.85x = 1,349.06 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.85x = 658,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,714.05/898.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.84

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