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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.06, 1,351.11 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.06, 1,351.11 and 284.60 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.06 : 1,351.11 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.06/1,351.11 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.06x = 1,351.11 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.06x = 384,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,525.91/901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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