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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.95, 1,341.75 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.95, 1,341.75 and 483.40 is: 725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.95 : 1,341.75 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.95/1,341.75 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.95x = 1,341.75 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.95x = 648,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,605.44/893.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.55

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