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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,351.76 and 284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,351.76 and 284.78 is: 427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,351.76 = 284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,351.76 = 284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,351.76 × 284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 384,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,954.21/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.25

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