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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.77, 1,348.41 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.77, 1,348.41 and 378.51 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.77 : 1,348.41 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.77/1,348.41 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.77x = 1,348.41 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.77x = 510,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,386.67/898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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