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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,348.08 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,348.08 and 488.04 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,348.08 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,348.08 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,348.08 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 657,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,916.96/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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