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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,342.56 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,342.56 and 485.22 is: 727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,342.56 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,342.56 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,342.56 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 651,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,436.96/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.16

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