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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,347.60 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,347.60 and 377.96 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,347.60 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,347.60 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,347.60 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 509,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,338.90/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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