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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,348.57 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,348.57 and 282.80 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,348.57 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,348.57 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,348.57 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 381,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,368.15/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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