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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,347.01 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,347.01 and 281.76 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,347.01 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,347.01 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,347.01 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 379,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,537.61/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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