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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.13, 1,349.22 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.13, 1,349.22 and 379.10 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.13 : 1,349.22 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.13/1,349.22 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.13x = 1,349.22 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.13x = 511,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,489.30/899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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