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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,349.24 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,349.24 and 282.99 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,349.24 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,349.24 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,349.24 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 381,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,822.14/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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