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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,341.36 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,341.36 and 482.86 is: 724.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,341.36 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,341.36 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,341.36 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 647,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,690.77/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.46

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