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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,347.39 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,347.39 and 281.94 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,347.39 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,347.39 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,347.39 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 379,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,883.14/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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