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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,337.96 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,337.96 and 482.78 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,337.96 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,337.96 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,337.96 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 645,944.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,944.88/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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