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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.25, 1,348.88 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.25, 1,348.88 and 386.25 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.25 : 1,348.88 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.25/1,348.88 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.25x = 1,348.88 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.25x = 521,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,002.97/899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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