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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,349.58 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,349.58 and 283.38 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,349.58 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,349.58 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,349.58 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 382,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,443.98/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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