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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,343.27 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,343.27 and 484.56 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,343.27 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,343.27 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,343.27 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 650,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,894.91/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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