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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,341.06 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,341.06 and 484.22 is: 725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,341.06 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,341.06 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,341.06 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 649,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,368.07/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.66

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