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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,341.77 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,341.77 and 483.56 is: 725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,341.77 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,341.77 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,341.77 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 648,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,826.30/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.64

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