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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,347.69 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,347.69 and 488.30 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,347.69 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,347.69 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,347.69 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 658,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,077.03/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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