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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.05, 1,347.21 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.05, 1,347.21 and 281.70 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.05 : 1,347.21 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.05/1,347.21 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.05x = 1,347.21 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.05x = 379,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,509.06/898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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