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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,347.56 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,347.56 and 282.03 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,347.56 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,347.56 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,347.56 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 380,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,050.94/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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