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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,301.95 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,301.95 and 282.95 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,301.95 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,301.95 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,301.95 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 368,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,386.75/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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