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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,348.82 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,348.82 and 282.88 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,348.82 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,348.82 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,348.82 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 381,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,554.20/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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