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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.92, 1,339.33 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.92, 1,339.33 and 483.34 is: 724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.92 : 1,339.33 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.92/1,339.33 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.92x = 1,339.33 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.92x = 647,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,354.05/893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.18

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