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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.93, 1,348.76 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.93, 1,348.76 and 379.27 is: 569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.93 : 1,348.76 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.93/1,348.76 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.93x = 1,348.76 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.93x = 511,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,544.21/898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.06

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