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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.50, 1,348.77 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.50, 1,348.77 and 283.04 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.50 : 1,348.77 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.50/1,348.77 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.50x = 1,348.77 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.50x = 381,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,755.86/899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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