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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,340.09 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,340.09 and 483.40 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,340.09 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,340.09 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,340.09 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 647,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,790.39/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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