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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.59, 1,338.86 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.59, 1,338.86 and 482.31 is: 722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.59 : 1,338.86 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.59/1,338.86 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.59x = 1,338.86 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.59x = 645,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,746.77/893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.65

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