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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,340.96 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,340.96 and 483.17 is: 724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,340.96 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,340.96 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,340.96 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 647,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,902.52/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.06

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