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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.43, 1,347.59 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.43, 1,347.59 and 378.20 is: 567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.43 : 1,347.59 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.43/1,347.59 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.43x = 1,347.59 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.43x = 509,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,649.91/898.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.27

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