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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,352.75 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,352.75 and 285.56 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,352.75 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,352.75 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,352.75 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 386,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,288.17/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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