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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,347.47 and 487.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,347.47 and 487.51 is: 730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,347.47 = 487.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,347.47 = 487.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,347.47 × 487.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 656,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,902.95/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.82

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