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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.89, 1,347.88 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.89, 1,347.88 and 282.66 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.89 : 1,347.88 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.89/1,347.88 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.89x = 1,347.88 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.89x = 380,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,991.76/898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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