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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.38, 1,347.62 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.38, 1,347.62 and 282.17 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.38 : 1,347.62 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.38/1,347.62 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.38x = 1,347.62 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.38x = 380,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,257.94/898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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