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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.23, 1,348.13 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.23, 1,348.13 and 378.59 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.23 : 1,348.13 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.23/1,348.13 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.23x = 1,348.13 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.23x = 510,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,379.90/898.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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