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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.82, 1,352.80 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.82, 1,352.80 and 285.56 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.82 : 1,352.80 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.82/1,352.80 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.82x = 1,352.80 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.82x = 386,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,305.57/901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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