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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,347.69 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,347.69 and 282.26 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,347.69 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,347.69 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,347.69 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 380,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,398.98/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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