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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.81, 1,352.23 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.81, 1,352.23 and 285.36 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.81 : 1,352.23 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.81/1,352.23 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.81x = 1,352.23 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.81x = 385,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,872.35/901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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