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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.85, 1,346.97 and 487.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.85, 1,346.97 and 487.96 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.85 : 1,346.97 = 487.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.85/1,346.97 = 487.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.85x = 1,346.97 × 487.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.85x = 657,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,267.48/899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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