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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.35, 1,347.78 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.35, 1,347.78 and 378.09 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.35 : 1,347.78 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.35/1,347.78 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.35x = 1,347.78 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.35x = 509,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,582.14/898.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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