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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,341.78 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,341.78 and 483.45 is: 725.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,341.78 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,341.78 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,341.78 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 648,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,683.54/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.00

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