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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.44, 1,342.37 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.44, 1,342.37 and 483.57 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.44 : 1,342.37 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.44/1,342.37 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.44x = 1,342.37 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.44x = 649,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,131.07/894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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