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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,348.80 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,348.80 and 282.89 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,348.80 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,348.80 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,348.80 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 381,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,564.78/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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