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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,347.80 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,347.80 and 282.20 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,347.80 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,347.80 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,347.80 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 380,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,341.01/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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