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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,352.03 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,352.03 and 284.94 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,352.03 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,352.03 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,352.03 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 385,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,246.00/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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