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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.57, 1,349.60 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.57, 1,349.60 and 283.23 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.57 : 1,349.60 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.57/1,349.60 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.57x = 1,349.60 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.57x = 382,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,245.79/899.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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