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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,336.48 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,336.48 and 482.72 is: 722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,336.48 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,336.48 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,336.48 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 645,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,137.74/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.21

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