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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,348.17 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,348.17 and 282.27 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,348.17 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,348.17 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,348.17 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 380,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,547.95/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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