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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,347.84 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,347.84 and 282.12 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,347.84 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,347.84 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,347.84 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 380,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,252.62/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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