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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,348.74 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,348.74 and 379.08 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,348.74 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,348.74 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,348.74 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 511,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,280.36/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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