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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,349.92 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,349.92 and 283.47 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,349.92 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,349.92 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,349.92 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 382,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,661.82/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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