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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,347.02 and 281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,347.02 and 281.69 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,347.02 = 281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,347.02 = 281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,347.02 × 281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 379,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,440.66/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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