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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,339.59 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,339.59 and 483.03 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,339.59 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,339.59 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,339.59 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 647,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,067.06/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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