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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,347.13 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,347.13 and 281.88 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,347.13 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,347.13 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,347.13 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 379,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,729.36/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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