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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,345.82 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,345.82 and 487.28 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,345.82 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,345.82 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,345.82 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 655,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,792.10/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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