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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.73, 1,348.07 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.73, 1,348.07 and 282.35 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.73 : 1,348.07 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.73/1,348.07 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.73x = 1,348.07 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.73x = 380,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,619.41/898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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