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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.80, 1,347.72 and 378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.80, 1,347.72 and 378.64 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.80 : 1,347.72 = 378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.80/1,347.72 = 378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.80x = 1,347.72 × 378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.80x = 510,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,300.70/898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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