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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.25, 1,341.90 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.25, 1,341.90 and 483.40 is: 725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.25 : 1,341.90 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.25/1,341.90 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.25x = 1,341.90 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.25x = 648,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,674.46/894.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.38

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