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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,351.59 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,351.59 and 284.66 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,351.59 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,351.59 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,351.59 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 384,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,748.46/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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