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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.78, 1,348.30 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.78, 1,348.30 and 282.35 is: 423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.78 : 1,348.30 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.78/1,348.30 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.78x = 1,348.30 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.78x = 380,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,692.51/898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.57

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