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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.00, 1,341.71 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.00, 1,341.71 and 483.67 is: 725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.00 : 1,341.71 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.00/1,341.71 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.00x = 1,341.71 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.00x = 648,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,948.67/895.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.08

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