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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.79, 1,348.24 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.79, 1,348.24 and 378.27 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.79 : 1,348.24 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.79/1,348.24 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.79x = 1,348.24 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.79x = 509,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,997.44/898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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