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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.17, 1,347.48 and 378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.17, 1,347.48 and 378.15 is: 567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.17 : 1,347.48 = 378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.17/1,347.48 = 378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.17x = 1,347.48 × 378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.17x = 509,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,549.56/898.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.32

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