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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,343.78 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,343.78 and 484.76 is: 727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,343.78 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,343.78 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,343.78 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 651,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,401.65/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.59

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