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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.54, 1,340.07 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.54, 1,340.07 and 483.13 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.54 : 1,340.07 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.54/1,340.07 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.54x = 1,340.07 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.54x = 647,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,428.02/892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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