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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.21, 1,347.59 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.21, 1,347.59 and 281.97 is: 423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.21 : 1,347.59 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.21/1,347.59 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.21x = 1,347.59 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.21x = 379,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,980.66/898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.04

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