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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,353.07 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,353.07 and 285.64 is: 428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,353.07 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,353.07 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,353.07 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 386,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,482.72/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.50

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