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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.99, 1,343.28 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.99, 1,343.28 and 484.50 is: 727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.99 : 1,343.28 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.99/1,343.28 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.99x = 1,343.28 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.99x = 650,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,819.16/894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.18

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