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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,347.17 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,347.17 and 281.77 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,347.17 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,347.17 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,347.17 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 379,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,592.09/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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