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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.09, 1,348.82 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.09, 1,348.82 and 379.09 is: 568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.09 : 1,348.82 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.09/1,348.82 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.09x = 1,348.82 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.09x = 511,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,327.82/899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.72

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