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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.80, 1,342.92 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.80, 1,342.92 and 484.22 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.80 : 1,342.92 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.80/1,342.92 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.80x = 1,342.92 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.80x = 650,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,268.72/894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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