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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,342.86 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,342.86 and 484.86 is: 726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,342.86 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,342.86 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,342.86 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 651,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,099.10/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.40

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