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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,347.72 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,347.72 and 488.50 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,347.72 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,347.72 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,347.72 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 658,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,361.22/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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