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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.27 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.27 and 483.06 is: 724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.27 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.27 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.27 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 647,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,913.89/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.74

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