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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,348.03 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,348.03 and 378.28 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,348.03 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,348.03 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,348.03 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 509,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,928.47/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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