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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,348.14 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,348.14 and 282.42 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,348.14 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,348.14 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,348.14 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 380,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,742.76/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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