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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,341.36 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,341.36 and 483.86 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,341.36 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,341.36 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,341.36 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 649,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,030.45/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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