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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.27, 1,349.33 and 379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.27, 1,349.33 and 379.39 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.27 : 1,349.33 = 379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.27/1,349.33 = 379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.27x = 1,349.33 × 379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.27x = 511,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,922.31/899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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