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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,346.69 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,346.69 and 281.57 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,346.69 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,346.69 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,346.69 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 379,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,179.36/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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