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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.84, 1,348.32 and 282.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.84, 1,348.32 and 282.57 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.84 : 1,348.32 = 282.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.84/1,348.32 = 282.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.84x = 1,348.32 × 282.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.84x = 380,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,998.11/898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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