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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,343.61 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,343.61 and 484.61 is: 727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,343.61 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,343.61 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,343.61 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 651,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,120.12/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.24

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