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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,348.58 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,348.58 and 378.66 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,348.58 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,348.58 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,348.58 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 510,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,653.30/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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