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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.37, 1,347.61 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.37, 1,347.61 and 282.10 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.37 : 1,347.61 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.37/1,347.61 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.37x = 1,347.61 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.37x = 380,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,153.96/898.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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