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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,348.48 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,348.48 and 282.71 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,348.48 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,348.48 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,348.48 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 381,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,228.78/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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