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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,348.07 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,348.07 and 282.78 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,348.07 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,348.07 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,348.07 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 381,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,207.23/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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