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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,352.43 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,352.43 and 285.39 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,352.43 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,352.43 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,352.43 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 385,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,970.00/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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