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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,342.10 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,342.10 and 483.84 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,342.10 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,342.10 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,342.10 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 649,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,362.87/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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