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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.84, 1,348.90 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.84, 1,348.90 and 283.12 is: 424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.84 : 1,348.90 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.84/1,348.90 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.84x = 1,348.90 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.84x = 381,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,900.57/899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.41

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