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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.07, 1,342.99 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.07, 1,342.99 and 484.50 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.07 : 1,342.99 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.07/1,342.99 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.07x = 1,342.99 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.07x = 650,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,678.66/895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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