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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.30, 1,349.14 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.30, 1,349.14 and 379.30 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.30 : 1,349.14 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.30/1,349.14 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.30x = 1,349.14 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.30x = 511,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,732.35/899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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