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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,349.87 and 283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,349.87 and 283.67 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,349.87 = 283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,349.87 = 283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,349.87 × 283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 382,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,909.46/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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