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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.87, 1,348.27 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.87, 1,348.27 and 282.60 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.87 : 1,348.27 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.87/1,348.27 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.87x = 1,348.27 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.87x = 381,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,021.10/898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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