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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.73, 1,349.56 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.73, 1,349.56 and 283.35 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.73 : 1,349.56 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.73/1,349.56 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.73x = 1,349.56 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.73x = 382,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,397.83/899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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