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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.59, 1,348.46 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.59, 1,348.46 and 487.85 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.59 : 1,348.46 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.59/1,348.46 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.59x = 1,348.46 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.59x = 657,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,847.14/899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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