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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.09, 1,347.72 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.09, 1,347.72 and 487.35 is: 730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.09 : 1,347.72 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.09/1,347.72 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.09x = 1,347.72 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.09x = 656,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,811.34/899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.53

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