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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.33, 1,347.55 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.33, 1,347.55 and 282.06 is: 423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.33 : 1,347.55 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.33/1,347.55 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.33x = 1,347.55 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.33x = 380,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,081.80/898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.10

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