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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,343.18 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,343.18 and 484.62 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,343.18 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,343.18 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,343.18 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 650,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,931.89/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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