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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.59, 1,352.39 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.59, 1,352.39 and 285.39 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.59 : 1,352.39 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.59/1,352.39 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.59x = 1,352.39 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.59x = 385,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,958.58/901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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