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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.99, 1,349.01 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.99, 1,349.01 and 378.96 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.99 : 1,349.01 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.99/1,349.01 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.99x = 1,349.01 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.99x = 511,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,220.83/898.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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