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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.04, 1,346.72 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.04, 1,346.72 and 281.52 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.04 : 1,346.72 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.04/1,346.72 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.04x = 1,346.72 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.04x = 379,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,127.21/898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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