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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,347.89 and 378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,347.89 and 378.61 is: 567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,347.89 = 378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,347.89 = 378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,347.89 × 378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 510,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,319.37/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.93

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