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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,343.60 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,343.60 and 484.52 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,343.60 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,343.60 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,343.60 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 651,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,001.07/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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