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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.89, 1,341.33 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.89, 1,341.33 and 483.01 is: 724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.89 : 1,341.33 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.89/1,341.33 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.89x = 1,341.33 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.89x = 647,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,875.80/893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.78

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