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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,341.36 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,341.36 and 483.03 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,341.36 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,341.36 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,341.36 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 647,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,917.12/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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