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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,352.90 and 285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,352.90 and 285.61 is: 428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,352.90 = 285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,352.90 = 285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,352.90 × 285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 386,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,401.77/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.42

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