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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.82, 1,341.22 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.82, 1,341.22 and 483.04 is: 724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.82 : 1,341.22 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.82/1,341.22 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.82x = 1,341.22 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.82x = 647,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,862.91/894.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.01

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