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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,347.10 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,347.10 and 281.75 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,347.10 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,347.10 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,347.10 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 379,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,545.43/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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