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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,341.08 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,341.08 and 482.84 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,341.08 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,341.08 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,341.08 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 647,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,527.07/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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