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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,340.40 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,340.40 and 482.40 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,340.40 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,340.40 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,340.40 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 646,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,608.96/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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