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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.79, 1,347.80 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.79, 1,347.80 and 379.02 is: 568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.79 : 1,347.80 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.79/1,347.80 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.79x = 1,347.80 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.79x = 510,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,841.26/898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.37

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