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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,342.02 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,342.02 and 483.46 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,342.02 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,342.02 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,342.02 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 648,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,812.99/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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