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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,341.96 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,341.96 and 484.20 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,341.96 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,341.96 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,341.96 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 649,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,777.03/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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