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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.47, 1,342.08 and 483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.47, 1,342.08 and 483.11 is: 724.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.47 : 1,342.08 = 483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.47/1,342.08 = 483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.47x = 1,342.08 × 483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.47x = 648,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,372.27/894.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.87

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